Watch Song Bass Tabs - Shellac @ BigBassTabs.com

Title: Watch Song
Album: 1000 Hurts
Artist: Shellac
Tabbed By: John Heammes and Dante Caligula Dahmer ([email protected])

    Part 1   :36
G:————————————————————|
D:————————————————————|
A:—4—4—4—024—0232020——|
E:————————————————————|
    
    Part 2
G:|———————————————————|
D:|———————————————————|
A:|—44444—02402320————|
E:|———————————————————|

    Part 1 (Repeat)

    Part 4
G:|———————————————————|
D:|———————————————————|
A:|—4—44402402320—————|
E:|———————————————————|

    Part 5 :48
G:|———————————————————|
D:|———————————————————|
A:|—r—2—r—2—r—20232020|
E:|———————————————————|

    Part 2

    Part 7
G:|———————————————————|
D:|———————————————————|
A:|—4444402402320—————|
E:|———————————————————|

    Part 8
G:|———————————————————|
D:|———————————————————|
A:|—4—4—4024—02320————|
E:|———————————————————|

    Part 9
G:|———————————————————|
D:|———————————————————|
A:|—r—2—r—2—r—2—0—2320|
E:|———————————————————|

    Repeat Part 9 5x

    Part 10
G:|———————————————————|
D:|———————————————————|
A:|—————————R—————————|
E:|———————————————————|

    
    Part 11
G:|———————————————————|———————————————————|
D:|—2444420—4—4—4420——|—2444420———————————|
A:|———————————————————|———————————————————|
E:|———————————————————|———————————————————|

     Ending A            Ending B
G:|———————————————————|———————————————————|
D:|—4—4—2—————————————|—4—44—2—222————————|
A:|———————————————————|———————————————————|
E:|———————————————————|———————————————————|

    Part 12
Just F#s on the D

    Part 12 Ditty
G:|————————————————————————————————————|
D:|—442—444444—2—0—————————————————————|
A:|————————————————444—2222—0——————————|
E:|———————————————————————————444—0—222|

    Part 13
G:|———————————————————|
D:|———————————————————|
A:|———————————————————|
E:|—0—222—0—2—r—222———|(With occasional slide to C (8th Fret)

    Part 14     4:11
G:|———————————————————|
D:|———————————————————|
A:|———————————————————|
E:|—0—222—0—2—r—222/8| 

    Part 13
    
NOTES: Repeat Parts 13 and 14 several times, as Parts 1—12 are mainly the 
intro.  This is Weston at his best on bass on 1000 Hurts, but other songs 
like Ghosts and Canaveral also have some great bass lines.  

    Hopefully Albini felt better after he released this album, and maybe he 
kicked Oswalds ass.  For bass beginners, this may be a good song to learn, 
it has a lot of 1/8th notes, and sounds great when you have a pedal or just 
max out the settings on your amp (especially the volume to get that 
Weston—Albini sound).  For all pro musicians, this is an awesome 
semi—instrumental song and please, please, learn how to spell rhythm!  I hate 
seeing the words rythm, rythem, and rythum.  This song was requested, and I 
would be happy to try and tab bass to any other Big Black/Rapeman/Shellac 
songs.  It is now December 23rd, 3:02 AM, time for
coffee.

How to Read Bass Tabs

Bass tablature (tabs) is an easy way to learn songs without needing to read traditional sheet music. Here’s a quick guide to understanding the symbols and techniques commonly found in tabs:

1. The Basics

Strings and Frets:
Each line in a tab represents a string on your bass:
- The top line is the highest-pitched string (G on a 4-string bass).
- The bottom line is the lowest-pitched string (E on a 4-string bass).
Numbers on the lines indicate which fret to press. For example:
```
G|-------------------|

D|-------------------|

A|---3---------------|

E|-------------------|

            
```
This means you play the 3rd fret on the A string.

2. Common Techniques

Hammer-On (h):
Play the first note by picking it, then press down on a higher fret with another finger without picking again.
```
G|-------------------|

D|-------5h7---------|

            
```
Pull-Off (p):
Pluck a note and then "pull off" your finger to let a lower fret ring.
```
G|-------------------|

D|-------7p5---------|

            
```
Slide (/ or \):
Move your finger up (/) or down (\) the fretboard while maintaining pressure.
```
G|-------------------|

D|-------5/7---------|

            
```

3. Advanced Techniques

Bend (b): Push the string up or down to raise the pitch. Example: G|-------7b9---------|
Vibrato (~): Shake the string slightly after playing a note to create a vibrating sound. Example: G|-------7~----------|
Muted Notes (x): Rest your finger lightly on the string without pressing a fret and pluck for a percussive "click" sound.

4. Rhythm and Timing

Tabs don’t always indicate timing, so listen to the song while reading the tab. Wider spaces between numbers mean longer pauses, while closer numbers indicate quicker notes.

5. Slap and Pop

Slap (s): Strike the string with the side of your thumb for a percussive sound.
Pop (p): Pull the string away from the fretboard and let it snap back.

Practice Makes Perfect

Tabs are a great tool to learn songs, but mastering the techniques takes practice. Listen carefully to the original track and play along to lock in the rhythm. Don’t rush — smooth, accurate playing is more important than speed. Happy jamming! 🎸

Forum

Shellac — Watch Song bass tabs